Two minutes to get Port Package Updates passed this month! 1E2SSB5955, the Port Package Update bill we’ve all been waiting for, has passed in the Senate and now needs to go through the same process in the House. We’ll have an Explainer Post shortly. But for now, we simply need two minutes of your time
Re. Draft Order Item 10b
Commissioners. Regarding Item #10b on the February 13, 2024 meeting agenda. Please read the attached. A little more than a year ago, we asked the State Auditor’s Office to review the Port of Seattle’s noise remedy ‘programs after receiving numerous complaints from constituents. —Sen. Julia Patterson, Rep. Karen Keiser: June 10, 1998 Spoiler alert. It
SB5955 moves forward to Rules Committee. Sort of.
However last minute surprise amendments remove both funding and independent oversight! Today’s marathon Executive Session at Ways and Means was typical for a last day cut-off meeting. After almost 80 bills and nine hours, SB5955 was voted on. However, with two important sets of amendments: one by sponsor Karen Keiser, removing the independent inspector requirement,
SB5955 moves to a vote in Ways and Means Committee!
Fast action bodes well for Port Package Update legislation Great job by everyone who testified and signed in Pro at today’s Senate Ways and Means hearing. Video coming soon, but we already have some good news. Within minutes of the six hour meeting’s end, SSB5955 was placed on the schedule for a committee vote this
SB5955 Immediate Call To Action!
SB5955, the Port Package Update bill we’ve all been waiting for, has passed onto the second step in the legislative process. This is great news. Now we need you to take one minute to help get it over the line! (Skip to Action Item The next step is a hearing THIS SATURDAY February 3, starting
The UnSustainable Airport Master Plan
Sea-Tac Airport is currently undergoing the largest and longest expansion in its history, collectively known as the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). Some of it you can already hear, but you’re probably not aware of what it all means. Here’s what you need to know.
SB5955 passes out of Senate Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs
Why did the City of Des Moines rescind its sound code in 2012?
At their April 26, 2012 meeting, the Des Moines City Council voted to remove any sound reduction requirements from its building code via (Ordinance #1539). This is exceptional given the fact that the two other cities in the area which had similar building code did not follow suit. At the time, the City Council would
Restoring sound code in Des Moines on hold
Port of Seattle Commission Meeting January 23, 2024: No line jumping
Commissioners express Port’s true feelings on Port Package Update programs and HB2103/SB5955 I understand that there are failed packages out there. I don’t doubt it. But the reality is that they don’t get to jump the line if there are houses out there that never got packages to begin with. So before we address the